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The Gulag - a vast array of Soviet concentration camps that held millions of political and criminal prisoners - was a system of repression and punishment that terrorized the entire society, embodying the worst tendencies of Soviet communism. In this magisterial and acclaimed history, Anne Applebaum offers the first fully documented portrait of the Gulag, from its origins in the Russian Revolution, through its expansion under Stalin, to its collapse in the era of glasnost.

Standing at the top of the DeAngelis empire isn’t as glamorous as it sounds. Sure, it comes with the kind of power one could only ever dream of, and having three men to lavish me with undeniable pleasure is the greatest perk of all. But where there’s power, there’s pain, and many rivals have died at my feet while learning that lesson.

Do you feel anxious in social settings, worry about being judged, or struggle to strike up a conversation with someone new? Do you dread networking events, fearing small talk and awkward silences? If yes, then this book is for you. It’s your ultimate guide to mastering communication and building confidence in every interaction.

With the darklings gone, the kingdom of Dúramair is no longer under threat. But the Trianid remains splintered, and behind the walls of Monstar Abbey, the Seer of Strands harbors two secrets: a seemingly destructive magic rising within her and a promise to the faerie king that must be kept.

Calliope Derrick is in trouble. Not that she'll admit it. She'd sooner go to her grave than ask for help—especially from a man. Wall Street's wolf in heels, Calliope built an empire, shattered egos, and earned a reputation as the woman who made grown men cry in their private jets. But after a betrayal that threatens everything she's worked for, she trades skyscrapers for lighthouses and flees to Jupiter, Maine. She tells her family it's just a break. A vacation. A reset. She's lying. She's here to plot revenge. Not to fall in love.

Dorothy Louise Walcott should have died at fourteen. Instead she is twenty-three, timid, chronically ill, and yearning for a life she can never have. Her peers make jokes she doesn't understand. Her family ignores her. Dot's dreams of being a bright young thing of the city, studying magic and publishing her discoveries, can only ever be dreams: even if license-less magic weren't outlawed, her family would never allow it. But if Dot stays at home any longer, she will die there. And she would never forgive herself if she didn't try to live, at least once.

Life as an NFL player has always been fast-paced, but nothing prepared me for becoming the guardian of my godson, Duncan. With his grandmother contesting custody, I need to prove that I'm a steadfast influence who's not going anywhere, and there's one sure-fire way to show that: get engaged.

Für seine Tapferkeit in der Schlacht als Lyon bekannt, akzeptiert Piers de Montgomerie die Herausforderung von König David, einen lästigen Aufstand der Highlander niederzuschlagen. Im Gegenzug erhält er umstrittene Ländereien – doch schon bald erkennt er, dass nur die schöne Highlanderin, deren Bruder sich ihm nie beugen wird, sein wahres Begehren stillen kann.

Nach dem Tod ihres Großvaters, dessen Haus noch vom betörenden Duft gerösteter Haselnüsse erfüllt ist, fühlt sie sich verloren. Als sie im Nachlass des Großvaters ein geheimnisvolles Schriftstück und ein altes Foto von Amrum findet, reist sie kurz entschlossen auf die Insel ihrer Kindheitssommer. Die See ist aufgewühlt und stürmisch, doch Julia spürt instinktiv, dass sie inmitten von Wind und Meer die innere Ruhe finden wird, um sich über ihre eigenen Wünsche klar zu werden – und wieder Nougat zuzubereiten, so wie früher.

Marie Schmitz liebt ihren Job als Erzieherin und Italien. Zwischen Pasta, Espresso und warmen Blicken fliegen die Funken. Gleichzeitig lernt Marie durch ihre Arbeit Jens kennen – einen ruhigen, sympathischen Witwer, der als alleinerziehender Vater seines kleinen Sohnes beeindruckt. Eine romantische Reise an die Amalfiküste, ein unvorhergesehenes Ereignis und eine Nachricht, die alles verändert, stellen Marie vor die größte Entscheidung ihres Lebens und die junge Liebe vor eine harte Probe.

Naomi Watts erzählt lustig, ergreifend und überraschend freimütig von ihren eigenen Erfahrungen. Als Hollywoodschauspielerin wird von ihr noch mehr als von anderen Frauen erwartet, jung zu sein und zu bleiben. Sie zeigt, wie man die Herausforderungen dieser Zeit meistert. Denn: Wenn man es richtig angeht, sind die Wechseljahre deutlich besser als ihr Ruf!

Bătrânețea – haine grele, spune o vorbă din popor. Oamenii au căutat dintotdeauna tot felul de trucuri care să încetinească procesul ireversibil și înfricoșător al declinului psihic și fizic. Dar vremurile se schimbă și așteptările noastre devin tot mai optimiste. Vedem tot mai des oameni ajunși la pensie care sunt lipsiți de problemele specifice vârstei înaintate. Vestea bună este că se poate și mai bine.

Using stolen plans for an experimental weapon, a rogue faction has engineered a terrifying new missile and launched it into orbit. As the head of the deployed Special Forces Unit, it is Jay's responsibility to stop it from destroying another hospital. And Jay has the perfect plan.

Georg-Anne Cunningham lives in Marion, Ohio, with her husband, Marshall. She has four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren, whose interest in the feral cats of Lakeside inspired this book.

Die norwegische Ministerpräsidentin wird tot in ihrem Büro aufgefunden – erschossen. Doch es fehlt jedes Motiv, und Hanne Wilhelmsen sieht sich gezwungen, frühzeitig aus ihrem Sabbatical zurückzukehren, um die Ermittlungen begleiten zu können. Kurz darauf nimmt sich ein Richter, der die Politikerin zuletzt lebend gesehen haben soll, das Leben. Als schließlich eine Spur zu mysteriösen Todesfällen aus dem Jahr 1965 führt, scheint sich die Büchse der Pandora zu öffnen …

What started as a blog is now a podcast. Hosted by Bri-anne Swan (United Church of Canada minister, singer-songwriter, writer(?), and occasional holy shit-stirrer), This Used to Be a Blog is a simple podcast: one voice, one mic, and words that started as blog posts—now spoken aloud. These are essays about faith, doubt, politics, grief, justice, and what it means to stay human in an age that keeps trying to hollow us out. Sometimes there’s a prayer. Sometimes there’s just a pause. You don’t have to be religious. You just have to care about people. Whether you’re aching, angry, hopeful...

Tu rêves de voyager, de t’installer au Portugal ou simplement de découvrir une langue chantante et une culture chaleureuse ? Olá Portugal ! est ton nouveau rendez-vous audio pour apprendre le portugais européen… sans pression. ✨ Des épisodes courts ✨ Des expressions utiles ✨ Des anecdotes culturelles

The average person with periods goes through more than four hundred menstrual cycles in their lifetime–over four hundred cycles of changing hormones that impact mood, energy levels, productivity, appetite, metabolism, sleep, connection, and more. Yet we don’t learn enough about periods. The Period Literacy Handbook is a comprehensive guide to menstrual health that weaves together menstrual biology, naturopathic and conventional medicine, the world's socio-political landscape, advocacy tools, and practical strategies for more peaceful periods.

Software engineer Pandora Fyffe is known for being prickly. The same can’t be said for world-famous surfer Ozzy Wylde, Pandora’s neighbour, a social media star beloved for his relaxed charm. The eight-pack abs and angelic face don’t hurt, either. Everyone likes Ozzy, while Pandora’s boss can barely remember her name. But Pandora’s aiming to change all that with a new app that predicts a user’s ideal travel partner. But then the demo identifies Ozzy as her perfect match! Now her boss wants them to take a romantic Mexican road trip filled with fake-dating posts to build their brand.

Le déficit de confiance en soi frappe de très nombreuses femmes : doute obsédant, peur permanente de l'échec, autodévalorisation, sensation d'être illégitime... Dans la vie professionnelle, certaines sont rattrapées par le syndrome d'imposture. Pourtant, il n'y a aucune fatalité : on peut apprendre à croire en soi ! Même les femmes qui s'estiment les plus incapables, même celles qui doutent d'elles depuis l'enfance.